The reason that minorities and women don't have a better shot at getting elected to the Senate or to statewide office is because the campaign finance rules are so skewed as to make it very difficult for non-traditional candidates to raise the money necessary to get elected.
Carol Moseley Braun is an American politician and lawyer. She made history as the first African American woman to serve as a United States Senator, representing Illinois from 1993 to 1999. Moseley Braun's political career and her advocacy for various issues, including civil rights and women's rights, have made her a trailblazer in American politics. Her contributions to public service have been recognized and celebrated.